Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
North/South Chamber Orchestra to Host Free Summer Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York, featuring four works by contemporary composers from Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S., with violinist Garry Ianco as soloist.
iHeartRadio Music Festival's 2026 Lineup Includes BTS, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
iHeartMedia has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival with performances by BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, Weezer and Zara Larsson.
SEE IT LIVE SUMMER To Feature 100+ Shows Across NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
MSG Entertainment announced its 'See It Live Summer' initiative, with Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, and Infosys Theater hosting over 100 events, including Harry Styles, Bon Jovi, Phish, and LES MISÉRABLES.
THE GERMAN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Lyle Kessler will premiere his historical drama THE GERMAN at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Victor Slezak, Kip Gilman, and Margaret Ladd, directed by Brendan Burke.
Interview: Adam Pascal, Olivia Valli, Mykal Kilgore & More Talk JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR
by Carolan Trbovich - Jun 1, 2026
There is a distinct alchemy that occurs when a massive, legendary rock opera is stripped of its traditional stadium-sized distance and placed directly in front of an audience. At Studio Tenn’s Turner Theatre at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, director Patrick Cassidy has done just that, turning Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar into a visceral, in-your-face exploration of celebrity, devotion, and mortal terror.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
BLAST FEST Will Come to The Dukes Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Dukes in Lancaster announced BLAST FEST, an upcoming festival featuring a lineup of performances and events at the venue. Learn more about the event here!
Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2026
There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of RENT playing through June 28th.